Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas suspended after incident with Caitlin Clark

Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury has been suspended for one game following a controversial incident involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during their recent matchup. The incident occurred on June 24, where Thomas was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul after hitting Clark in the throat, which led to Clark leaving the game with an injury. This incident sparked a heated discussion on social media, where fans expressed mixed reactions to the league's decision. The Fever later issued a statement emphasizing player safety in response to the incident and expressed their focus on Clark's recovery ahead of their next game.

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